Map of Howard City (Boelus) village, Nebraska

Howard City, locally referred to as Boelus, is a village in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 189 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Howard City (Boelus) village overview:
Name:	Howard City (Boelus) village
LSAD Code:	47
LSAD Description:	village (suffix)
State:	Nebraska
County:	Howard County
Total Area:	0.71 sq mi (1.84 km²)
Land Area:	0.71 sq mi (1.84 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	181
Population Density:	254.93/sq mi (98.43/km²)
ZIP code:	68820
FIPS code:	3123270

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History

Boelus was originally called Howard City, and under the latter name was established in 1885 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point.

The origin of the name Boelus is unclear. According to some sources, Boelus was likely named from the Belus River, while another source states Boelus got its name by conjoining the surnames Boesen and Larson, and the United States.